Relating to involuntary hospitalization for substance use disorder

SB 515 establishes a new legal process for involuntary hospitalization of adults with substance use disorder in West Virginia. It requires a court to find, based on evidence, that a person poses an immediate danger to themselves or others due to substance use and could benefit from treatment. Petitions must be filed by family, friends, or guardians, include proof of danger, and guarantee payment for care. The bill allows for up to 60 days of treatment initially (with a possible 360-day extension) or 72-hour emergency holds, with strict court oversight including medical examinations and hearings within 14 days.